Effective June 1, 2023, JP 4-1 implemented MANDATORY E-Filing and Electronic Communications policies. Please see home page for this Court’s local rules.
ALL court proceedings will be held in person.

Local Rules and Statutes

 

Desk Book Updates:
Civil Desk Book
Criminal Desk Book
Eviction Desk Book
 

 

Motions for Continuance

Requests must be filed at least 2 days prior to the scheduled court date.

If your motion is not timely filed, it will not be considered without good cause and evidence to support your request.

Your motion may be submitted via email to one of the following:

For civil cases:  JP41Civil@dallascounty.org
For eviction cases:  JP41Evictions@dallascounty.org
For traffic cases:  JP41Traffic@dallascounty.org

* Failure to appear may result in the hearing/trial proceeding in your absence.*

Click here for the Motion and Order